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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.48, 12,374.20 and 4,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.48, 12,374.20 and 4,988.20 is: 6,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.48 : 12,374.20 = 4,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.48/12,374.20 = 4,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.48x = 12,374.20 × 4,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.48x = 61,724,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724,984.44/8,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.20

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